Label in HTML: How to use it correctly</h1> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-df63e3 elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info" data-id="df63e3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="post-info.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-23248bb elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> <a href="https://nelkodev.com/en/2024/02/04/"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="far fa-calendar-alt"></i> </span> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date"> <time>February 4, 2024</time> </span> </a> </li> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-45e9418 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="commentCount"> <a href="https://nelkodev.com/en/blog/textarea-tag-in-html-how-to-use-it-correctly/#respond"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="far fa-comment-dots"></i> </span> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-comments"> No Comments </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-596c1596 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="596c1596" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7bc3ca29 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="7bc3ca29" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-260ec136" data-id="260ec136" data-element_type="column" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic"}"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-589da6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="589da6a" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>In the development of web pages, it is common to find the need to manage forms to obtain information from users. One of the most used elements in these forms is the label<textarea> in HTML. In this article, we will explore how to properly use this tag and make the most of its functionality. 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Unlike the <input> element, which only allows one line of text, the <textarea> element allows users to enter multiple lines of text.</p> <p>To use the label<textarea> , we must include it between the opening and closing tags, as follows:</p> <pre><textarea>Example text

Inside the opening tag ( ), we can also include additional attributes to customize its appearance and behavior. Some of the most used attributes are:</p> <ul> <li><strong>yam:</strong> defines the name of the text field, which will be used to identify its value on the server side.</li> <li><strong>rows:</strong> defines the number of rows visible in the text area.</li> <li><strong>cols:</strong> defines the number of columns visible in the text area.</li> <li><strong>readonly:</strong> specifies that the text field is read-only and cannot be edited.</li> <li><strong>placeholder:</strong> displays sample text within the text field before the user enters any value.</li> </ul> <h2><span class="ez-toc-section" id="%C2%BFComo_utilizar_correctamente_la_etiqueta_en_HTML"></span>How to use the label correctly<textarea> in HTML?<span class="ez-toc-section-end"></span></h2> <p>To use the label correctly<textarea> In HTML, it is important to follow some best practices. Below are some tips to use it effectively:</p> <h3><span class="ez-toc-section" id="Especificar_el_numero_de_filas_y_columnas"></span>Specify the number of rows and columns<span class="ez-toc-section-end"></span></h3> <p>By using the tag<textarea> , it is advisable to specify the number of rows and columns that we want to be visible. This helps users understand how much text they are expected to enter and what the text field will look like on the page. For example, we can use the "rows" attribute to specify the number of visible rows and the "cols" attribute to specify the number of visible columns:</p> <pre><textarea rows="4" cols="50">Example text

Validate the entered text

It is important to validate the text entered by users in the text field. We can do this using JavaScript code or by checking the text on the server side. Validation allows us to ensure that specific text field requirements are met, such as the minimum or maximum text length.

Provide feedback to the user

It is advisable to provide feedback to the user about the text entered in the text field. We can do this by displaying a confirmation or error message below the text field, depending on whether the text meets the requirements or not. This helps the user understand if the information they have entered is correct or if any correction is required.

Frequently asked questions

How to add line breaks in a text field in HTML?

To add line breaks to a text field in HTML, simply press the "Enter" key on your keyboard. Each time you press "Enter", a line break will be added to the text field. Line breaks will also be reflected in the text entered by the user when the form is submitted.

Is it possible to limit the number of characters in a text field in HTML?

Yes, it is possible to limit the number of characters in a text field in HTML using the "maxlength" attribute. For example, if you want to limit the text field to 100 characters, you can add the following attribute to the label :</p> <pre><textarea>Example text

What is the difference between the label and the <input> element in HTML?<span class="ez-toc-section-end"></span></h3> <p>The main difference between the label<textarea> and the <input> element in HTML is that the <input> element only allows users to enter one line of text, while the <textarea> tag allows users to enter multiple lines of text. Additionally, the <textarea> tag offers more customization options, such as specifying the number of visible rows and columns.</p> <p>In conclusion, the label<textarea> in HTML is a powerful tool for managing forms and obtaining information from users. 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